Welder - Weekend Shift

Eaton Corporation • Greenwood, SC

5d

About The Position

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is hiring a Production Associate Welder to set up and perform metal joining and cutting operations on ferrous and nonferrous metals, including steel, aluminum, and cast metals, with or without fixtures and using a variety of welding equipment. The position works core hours of 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The hourly rate is $22.83 plus an 11.12% shift differential, and the position is eligible for a variable incentive program. The salary information is a general guideline; compensation depends on skills, experience, qualifications, market, and business considerations.

The welder works from manufacturing information, sketches, drawings, oral or written instructions, and prototypes to fabricate and weld parts and assemblies. Responsibilities include selecting appropriate machine settings, rods or wire, and gas; fabricating fixtures; checking finished work; and maintaining and troubleshooting welding equipment. The employee is expected to follow safety and quality practices, communicate concerns, and contribute to an engaged and inclusive work culture.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or a bachelor’s degree and a MIG or Basic Welding certification. No relocation benefit is offered, and candidates must currently reside within 50 miles of the work location, except active-duty military service member candidates. Eaton will not provide employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position.

Requirements

• High school diploma or bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Welding certification in MIG or Basic Welding.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Persuasive skills.
• Analytical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals and groups in a team environment.
• Currently reside within 50 miles of the work location; active-duty military service member candidates are exempt from this geographic limitation.
• Must be able to meet the described physical demands, including frequently lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds and pushing or pulling up to or greater than 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in sheet metal fabrication, including standard punch and bend tooling and processes.
• Previous experience reading blueprints, manufacturing diagrams or drawings, and/or operating instructions.
• Previous experience with measuring devices such as tape measures and calipers.
• Previous experience with ERP systems, including DMM and AS-400.

Responsibilities

• Set up and perform metal joining and cutting operations on ferrous and nonferrous metals using a variety of welding equipment, with or without fixtures.
• Comply with workplace policies, properly use personal protective equipment and equipment, and perform 5S duties.
• Maintain expected job progress and communicate concerns appropriately.
• Work from manufacturing information, sketches, drawings, oral or written instructions, and prototypes.
• Weld parts using appropriate machine settings, rod or wire, and gas selections, and fabricate fixtures to support welding.
• Manually locate details on complex assemblies and follow welding sequences for varied, non-repetitive structural assembly fabrication, with or without fixtures.
• Ensure quality by measuring finished parts with a tape measure and/or calipers, visually inspecting materials, identifying nonconforming parts, and troubleshooting errors.
• Follow detailed instructions to ensure precision and structural integrity.
• Perform routine maintenance on welding equipment and troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Maintain strong attention to detail throughout the welding process.

Benefits

• Eligible for a variable incentive program.
• Health and Welfare benefits.
• Retirement benefits.
• Programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED